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Ethnobotanical knowledge and ethnomedicinal uses of plant resources by urban communities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: a novel urban ethnobotanical approach.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00766-4
Irfan Ullah, Seemab Akhtar, Muhammad Adnan, Javed Nawab, Sajid Ullah, M Abdullah-Al-Wadud
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The traditional knowledge about the biodiversity of edible Brazilian fruits and their pollinators: an integrative review.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-03-03 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00769-1
Luan Victor Brandão Dos Santos, Daniel Pereira Monteiro, André Luiz Borba do Nascimento, Roseli Farias Melo de Barros
{"title":"The traditional knowledge about the biodiversity of edible Brazilian fruits and their pollinators: an integrative review.","authors":"Luan Victor Brandão Dos Santos, Daniel Pereira Monteiro, André Luiz Borba do Nascimento, Roseli Farias Melo de Barros","doi":"10.1186/s13002-025-00769-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-025-00769-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Brazilian fruit trees are vital for food security, and their pollination is crucial. This study aimed to build a database of edible fruit trees and their pollinators in Brazil, integrating ethnobotanical and pollination ecology research. The database was built from an integrative review of ethnobotanical records of edible fruit plants and pollination biology research in Brazil. The data were then statistically treated with the Wilcoxon test to understand the influence of the origin factors (native and exotic) on species richness associated between the groups. In total, 175 ethnobotanical scientific articles were collected, and these cited the food consumption of 557 species of fruit trees. A total of 557 fruit tree species were identified, with only 29.4% having recorded pollinators. Exotic pollinators tend to prefer exotic plants, while native pollinators show greater versatility. Hymenoptera, especially bees, are the most important pollinators. A significant knowledge gap remains regarding the diversity of pollinators and their interactions with fruit trees. Increased research is needed to address this and ensure the conservation of these important food plants. The data presented in this study can provide a solid foundation for future research focused on pollination ecology and the conservation of important food plants in Brazil.</p>","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11877955/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143544083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Correction: Fishery and ecology-related knowledge about plants among fishing communities along Laguna Lake, Philippines.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00763-7
Jimlea Nadezhda Mendoza, Baiba Prūse, Aimee Ciriaco, Amelia Mendoza, Harvey Ciriaco, Cynthia Buen, Julie Joyce Pua, Francesco Primavera, Giulia Mattalia, Renata Sõukand
{"title":"Correction: Fishery and ecology-related knowledge about plants among fishing communities along Laguna Lake, Philippines.","authors":"Jimlea Nadezhda Mendoza, Baiba Prūse, Aimee Ciriaco, Amelia Mendoza, Harvey Ciriaco, Cynthia Buen, Julie Joyce Pua, Francesco Primavera, Giulia Mattalia, Renata Sõukand","doi":"10.1186/s13002-025-00763-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-025-00763-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11869393/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Governance and wild food plant value chains: a look at the Brazilian context.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-02-21 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00765-5
Patrícia Muniz de Medeiros, Rafael Ricardo Vasconcelos da Silva
{"title":"Governance and wild food plant value chains: a look at the Brazilian context.","authors":"Patrícia Muniz de Medeiros, Rafael Ricardo Vasconcelos da Silva","doi":"10.1186/s13002-025-00765-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-025-00765-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As an answer to the topic, \"Does local, national, and international governance have a primary role in shaping the resilience of local ecological knowledge?\" we explore the context of governance and wild food plant (WFP) value chains in Brazil. We chose to focus on WFP value chains because they are often deeply embedded with local ecological knowledge. We argue that: (1) the development or abandonment of public policies can significantly boost or hinder these value chains; (2) WFP harvesters face challenges in accessing national public policies that could support and promote these value chains; and (3) Brazilian policies must consider the specific land ownership issues affecting WFP harvesting communities. Additionally, we will discuss the main challenges in promoting and strengthening WFP value chains and how governance can address these issues.</p>","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11846335/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-02-21 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-024-00751-3
Ana H Ladio
{"title":"Transformative governance based on local ecological knowledge is impossible without genuine inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in NW Patagonia.","authors":"Ana H Ladio","doi":"10.1186/s13002-024-00751-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-024-00751-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In addressing the question, \"Does local, national, and international governance have a primary role in shaping the resilience of local ecological knowledge (LEK)?\", I first emphasize the importance of ethnobiology in highlighting effective local biodiversity governance practices employed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs). The sustainable management of these territories, showcases the deep connection between communities and their Local ecological knowledge (LEK), which has been vital in adapting to socio-environmental challenges and fostering sustainable practices. Case studies from Northern Patagonia, Argentina, illustrate how these communities have largely adapted to new circumstances on their own, despite ongoing challenges. However, despite its importance for multi-level governance, the integration of IPLCs into the decision-making processes of national and international institutions, especially those responsible for policy, remains inadequate. For example, national governments have often played a marginal or even counterproductive role in strengthening LEK resilience. This is partly due to a failure to foster social cohesion after a long history of societal whitening, which hinders empathy towards Indigenous Peoples. I propose a more inclusive approach to knowledge co-production, grounded in robust ethnobiological evidence. While this is not a complete solution, it can contribute to greater appreciation and empathy for IPLCs. This would foster collaborative efforts, uniting IPLCs, scientists and policymakers to achieve transformative governance where LEK is genuinely valued and integrated into decision-making processes at all levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11846325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Traditionally used phytomedicines and their associated threats in Bita district, southwestern Ethiopia.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-02-18 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00753-9
Ashebir Awoke, Girma Gudesho, Kindu Chane, Yared Siyum, Walle Tilahun, Habtamu Gebremedhin, Afework Tadesse
{"title":"Traditionally used phytomedicines and their associated threats in Bita district, southwestern Ethiopia.","authors":"Ashebir Awoke, Girma Gudesho, Kindu Chane, Yared Siyum, Walle Tilahun, Habtamu Gebremedhin, Afework Tadesse","doi":"10.1186/s13002-025-00753-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-025-00753-9","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;Throughout history, plant resources have played a crucial role in human society. After addressing fundamental needs such as food and shelter, humans have sought out plants for medicinal purposes to alleviate various health issues. The utilization of plant resources for diverse applications, including traditional herbal medicine, is integral to the rich cultural heritage and lifestyle of the communities in southwest Ethiopia. However, despite the existence of numerous indigenous traditional medicinal plants, the ethnobotanical knowledge surrounding these resources in the Bita district remains largely unexplored. Consequently, this study aimed to document and analyze the traditional medicinal plants, along with the associated customs and knowledge utilized by the local population.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;Between June 2024 and Pagume (the 13th month unique to Ethiopia) of the same year, a combination of semistructured interviews, in-person meetings, group discussions, and guided field trips was employed to collect quantitative ethnobotanical data. A total of 136 informants, comprising 104 men and 32 women, participated in the interviews to provide insights into ethnobotanical practices. The research utilized several quantitative methodologies, including the informant consensus factor (ICF), fidelity level (FL), plant part value, preference ranking, and direct matrix ranking. Additionally, various statistical analyses were conducted, including independent t tests, one-way ANOVA, correlation, and regression, utilizing R to assess and compare the ethnobotanical knowledge across different groups of informants.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Result: &lt;/strong&gt;A total of 122 species of traditional medicinal plants, belonging to 104 genera and 53 different plant families, were documented in this study. The Asteraceae family was the most frequently cited, comprising 12 species, making it the largest family identified. This was followed by Lamiaceae with eight species, Solanaceae with eight species, Rubiaceae with seven species, Euphorbiaceae with six species, Cucurbitaceae with five species, and Fabiaceae with four species. The plant parts most commonly utilized in traditional remedies were leaves and roots, with the predominant method of preparation being crushing. Notably, the average number of medicinal plants reported by participants varied significantly across different demographics, including gender, age groups, educational levels, and experience (P &lt; 0.05).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;The study area boasts a diverse range of potential medicinal plants and the associated indigenous knowledge. To mitigate the increasing anthropogenic threats and ensure the preservation of these plants and their related knowledge, it is crucial to implement effective conservation strategies and responsible usage. Furthermore, the medicinal properties of these plants should be validated through scientific experimentation to effectively combin","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11834604/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00761-9
Daniel Tadesse, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu
{"title":"Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia.","authors":"Daniel Tadesse, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu","doi":"10.1186/s13002-025-00761-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-025-00761-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Wild edible plants (WEPs) are vital to enhance food security and generate income. Despite Ethiopia's vast area and cultural diversity, there remains a need for further investigation of WEPs. Therefore, this study aimed to document WEPs, and the indigenous knowledge associated with them in the Metema and Quara districts of north-western Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data on WEPs were collected through semi-structured interviews with 396 informants, guided field walks, focus group discussions, and market surveys. The data were analyzed using preference ranking, priority ranking, direct matrix ranking, and Jaccard's index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We documented 51 WEPs that were distributed among 26 families and 39 genera. Fabaceae was the most represented family with eight species. Trees accounted for 49% of WEPs and were primarily consumed by their fruits (57%). Local communities usually consume these plants raw as a supplementary food, although some require processing. Of the recorded WEPs, 94.1% had multipurpose uses, in addition to nutrition. The main threats to WEPs availability were agricultural land expansion, fuelwood harvest, and construction use.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>WEPs play a crucial role in enhancing food security, nutrition, and income generation for local communities. However, they are facing increasing threats from human activity. Therefore, sustainable utilization, conservation efforts, and collaboration among stakeholders are necessary for the future use of WEPs. Furthermore, a nutritional composition assessment is recommended for the most promising WEPs.</p>","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11804023/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143371185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The role of Chinese folk ritual music in biodiversity conservation: an ethnobiological perspective from the Lingnan region.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-01-29 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00755-7
Yibo Liu, Yingjie Song
{"title":"The role of Chinese folk ritual music in biodiversity conservation: an ethnobiological perspective from the Lingnan region.","authors":"Yibo Liu, Yingjie Song","doi":"10.1186/s13002-025-00755-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-025-00755-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Traditional ecological knowledge embedded in cultural practices is vital for biodiversity conservation but is increasingly under threat from modernization and globalization. This study investigates the role of Chinese folk ritual music in promoting biodiversity conservation, with a focus on Cantonese Opera and agricultural rituals in the Lingnan region of southern China.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We employed literature review, qualitative fieldwork, and ethnographic analysis, including interviews with local musicians and community members, to investigate how Cantonese Opera and agricultural rituals contribute to ecological sustainability by integrating cultural narratives with environmental stewardship.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings reveal three main ways in which Chinese folk ritual music supports biodiversity conservation: (1) fostering ecological understanding through symbolic representations, such as the carp and water buffalo; (2) promoting sustainable practices, including traditional farming techniques and the conservation of wetland ecosystems; and (3) enhancing community cohesion and the transmission of ecological values across generations. Notably, 70% of interviewees highlighted the role of symbolic animals in raising awareness of ecological sustainability.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study underscores the potential of integrating traditional ecological knowledge with modern conservation strategies. Cultural traditions, such as Cantonese Opera and agricultural rituals, not only preserve biodiversity but also provide a framework for sustainable resource management. These findings highlight the importance of protecting and revitalizing cultural practices to ensure both cultural and ecological resilience in the face of global challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11780889/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of socioeconomic and human-modified landscape variables on medicinal species richness at a macroscale: the case of the Caatinga, Brazil.
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-01-24 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00757-5
Aníbal Silva Cantalice, Thiago Gonçalves-Souza, Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
{"title":"Effects of socioeconomic and human-modified landscape variables on medicinal species richness at a macroscale: the case of the Caatinga, Brazil.","authors":"Aníbal Silva Cantalice, Thiago Gonçalves-Souza, Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque","doi":"10.1186/s13002-025-00757-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-025-00757-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ethnobiological studies at local scales have shown that knowledge of medicinal species tends to decrease as socioeconomic status and the extent of human-modified landscapes increase. However, it remains largely unknown whether these same factors can predict knowledge of useful species at broader scales and whether their interaction might create scenarios that enhance knowledge of medicinal species.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To address this, we tested whether knowledge of woody medicinal species-measured as the number of species known-is influenced by socioeconomic status, human-modified landscapes, and their interaction. We compiled and curated data on woody medicinal species from a systematic review encompassing diverse communities across the Caatinga region in North-east Brazil. Using the locations of these communities, we extracted data on socioeconomic status (measured by the Human Development Index, HDI) and human-modified landscapes (quantified as the percentage of forest loss).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our results indicate that forest loss reduces the knowledge of medicinal woody species among Indigenous People and Local Communities. The interaction between human-modified landscapes and socioeconomic status revealed a significant nonlinear relationship, with different combinations yielding varying levels of knowledge about woody medicinal species. Interestingly, socioeconomic status alone does not appear to influence this knowledge. These findings underscore that the processes shaping knowledge of medicinal species differ across scales and suggest the existence of yet unidentified emergent properties that influence medicinal species knowledge at broader scales.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The conversion of habitats for anthropogenic use poses a significant risk to the well-being of these populations, as it reduces the availability of species used for prophylactic purposes. In contrast, the cultural traditions of Indigenous People and Local Communities, along with the implementation of regional public policies, may explain why socioeconomic status does not affect local knowledge. Moreover, our study highlights that the processes influencing knowledge of medicinal species at broader scales are not simply the aggregation of local-scale observations. Finally, we propose strategies to advance the field of macroethnobiology.</p>","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11760697/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143042975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Eating "rubbish"? Exploring the herbal secrets of "Laji-He," a traditional herbal rice snack from southern China. 吃“垃圾”?探索“喇脊河”的草药秘密,这是一种来自中国南方的传统草药米饭小吃。
IF 2.9 2区 医学
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Pub Date : 2025-01-17 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-025-00754-8
Renchuan Hu, Qianyun Wang, Zhongxin Duan, Yunan Hu, Kedao Lai, Xiaohui Cai, Ya Peng, Binsheng Luo
{"title":"Eating \"rubbish\"? Exploring the herbal secrets of \"Laji-He,\" a traditional herbal rice snack from southern China.","authors":"Renchuan Hu, Qianyun Wang, Zhongxin Duan, Yunan Hu, Kedao Lai, Xiaohui Cai, Ya Peng, Binsheng Luo","doi":"10.1186/s13002-025-00754-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13002-025-00754-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Laji-He is a traditional rice-based snack from the Beibu Gulf region in southern China. In the Beibu Gulf region, \"Laji-He\" (literally \"garbage He\") signifies the removal of toxins from the body, making it a truly \"green\" food. Laji-He holds essential cultural and medicinal value, incorporating various medicinal plants into its preparation. Despite its local importance, there is limited scientific documentation on the ethnobotanical properties and cultural relevance of the plants used. This study aims to analyze the medicinal plant used in Laji-He and its implication in human medicine.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ethnobotanical surveys and interviews were conducted in the Beibu Gulf region, covering local markets and communities. Voucher specimens were collected and identified for each plant collected, using botanical references, while the relative frequency of citation index was used to assess the cultural importance of each plant. Additionally, the medicinal properties of these plants were categorized based on traditional Chinese medicinal theory and modern pharmacological literature. A detailed review of historical texts and local chronicles was also performed to trace the historical development and cultural changes of Laji-He.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 63 medicinal plants from 36 families and 53 genera were documented, with Rubiaceae, Fabaceae, and Lamiaceae being the most frequently represented families. The most commonly used plants, such as Paederia foetida, Piper sarmentosum, Houttuynia cordata, Centella asiatica, and Morus alba, were primarily utilized for their heat-clearing, detoxifying, and wind-dampness expelling properties. Laji-He serves as a symbol of cultural identity and community cohesion, particularly during traditional festivals and family gatherings, reinforcing collective memory and local heritage.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Laji-He is a traditional functional snack, with the plants used in its preparation serving as both food and medicine. Preserving and promoting the culture of Laji-He can contribute to enhancing food security and sovereignty at both the local and national levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":49162,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine","volume":"21 1","pages":"4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11740551/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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